“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” (1 John 2:16)

This well-known passage identifies three fountainheads of ungodly power that will, if unchecked and unguarded, ensnare a believer into a sinful lifestyle.

“I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning.” (1 John 2:13)

“Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment. . . . Again, a new commandment I write unto you. . . .” (1 John 2:7-8)

“And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” (1 John 2:1)

"Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away." (2 Timothy 3:5)